Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 8:47AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 6:47am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Dakota...
Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Hamlin and Brookings
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1645.5 feet, widespread flooding of agricultural lands
begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1644.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 1644.8 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1644.0 feet.
- Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts
at: water.noaa.gov
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
Area Description:
Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: